African American History and Culture

Dr. Aparna discusses racial discrimination, focusing on its history in America and India. The video covers the Civil War, segregation, and the Harlem Renaissance, highlighting Langston Hughes' role in addressing racial issues through literature. The poem 'I-' by Hughes is introduced as a reflection of the black experience and a critique of racial discrimination.

What is racial discrimination?

• Discrimination based on gender

• Discrimination based on skin color

• Discrimination based on age

• Discrimination based on nationality

Which country is mentioned as having a history of racial discrimination?

• China

• Brazil

• Australia

• India

Who was the first African American president of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• Barack Obama

• George Washington

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

• Religious conflicts

• Territorial expansion

• Slavery

• Economic differences

Which states wanted to continue slavery during the Civil War?

• Eastern states

• Western states

• Southern states

• Northern states

Who led the Northern states during the Civil War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What were the living areas for African Americans called during segregation?

• Ghettos

• Suburbs

• Countryside

• Downtown

What was the purpose of the Harlem Renaissance?

• To establish new political parties

• To promote economic growth

• To express African American frustrations

• To expand territorial boundaries

Where did the Harlem Renaissance take place?

• New York

• Miami

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

Who is considered a leading poet of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Robert Frost

• Langston Hughes

• Emily Dickinson

• Walt Whitman